Taking a Taxi
Taking a taxi in China—inform the driver of the destination, confirm the route, inquire about the fare, and complete the payment.
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Vocabulary
15driver
destination
confirm
route
fee
pay
take a taxi
arrive in the account
starting fare
navigation
get off
meter a fare
hitch a ride
transportation
Phrases & sentences
15师傅，我要去天安门广场。
Driver, I want to go to Tiananmen Square.
请问大概需要多长时间？
How long will it approximately take?
可以走最近的路吗？
Can we take the shortest route?
这条路会不会堵车？
Will this road be congested?
大概需要多少钱？
Approximately how much will it cost?
请打表，谢谢。
Please use the meter, thank you.
麻烦您在前面的红绿灯左转。
Please turn left at the traffic lights ahead.
我习惯用微信支付。
I usually use WeChat Pay.
请给我一个发票。
Please give me a receipt.
我们快到了吗？
Are we almost there?
导航显示前面有修路。
The navigation shows there is road construction ahead.
这里停就可以，谢谢。
Here is fine, thank you.
能帮我开一下后备箱吗？
Can you help me open the trunk, please?
车费是四十五块。
The fare is 45 yuan.
我马上给您发红包。
I'll send you a red envelope right away.